Prisoner of Númenor Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 06-30-2005, 08:12 AM

I'll ride double, if need be. I also just had the idea (conclusion?) that Inzi will need to be disguised. It just wouldn't fly to have the wife of an important political prisoner (both in disgrace) come riding into town. That said, she'll need a new "role" in the group, as it would be the most foolish thing ever to have a higher-up in the Faithful chain of command, so to speak, in the spot-light. Perhaps the well-disguised wife of one of the others? Thoronmir (welcome back Menel) is too well known to be paired with someone also very well known. Azar has a wife and kid. That leaves Abarza as a possible "husband". Or she could be a sister, or even maid, though maids doubtlessly wouldn't travel with a group of men.

What do you guys think?

littlemanpoet · 06-30-2005, 01:54 PM

I'm pretty sure Menel has exited the game. I see no signs to the contrary. Can someone tell me what the point is in carrying this (now) nonplayer character, writerless? Are we carrying him along just to have someone to kill off later?

EDIT: Sorry, Menel, I somehow didn't see your post. Nevermind the above. Welcome back!

EDIT #2: I like Menel's idea regarding disguises. I'm sure we can come up with something along those lines. Let's be creative, eh? Surely there's some reference toward Numenorean garb in the Legendarium?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 06-30-2005, 11:52 PM

Fea- I think wife or sister would be the best option, yes. Sister could work for either Azarmano or Abarzadan, if Inzi wants more choice in it. Although I think Inzi's being forced to play Abarzadan's wife could be very interesting, considering his 'ambiguous' role thus far. The interactions from that could be revealing.

Menel, LMP- I think disguises would probably be the best course as well. Although they would want to be very inconspicuous disguises I would think, (low(er) class city residents perhaps?), and then try to get into the city in the middle of a crowd when they're less likely to be noticed? Priests are also an interesting idea, Menel. Since not a lot is given about the nature of the "cult", we would have a little leeway to work with their concealability.

Sophe

Regin Hardhammer · 06-30-2005, 11:59 PM

My save is filled in. Let me know if all is okay. If not, I'm open to changes.

I have us mounting up on horses but haven't said anything about a changed identity for the Lady. If someone wants to bring up that identity issue now, please go ahead.

-Regin

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-01-2005, 07:02 AM

I'll take care of it, Regin. I think I'd like the confilct almost certainly to arise with Inzi playing Abarzadan's wife, if Him doesn't mind. I mean... if nothing else, they're going off to save Inzi's real husband, and upon sneaking out of the city, the true couple couldn't show any feelings except, perhaps, friendship.

Himaran · 07-01-2005, 07:06 AM

How ironic. Abarzadan's father wanted him to go to Armenelos in order to find a wife. I guess he did, after all.

The faked marriage makes sense, since Inzi has to ride double with someone anyway.

One note, Regin. In your post you mention that Thoronmir is gone. Is he? Menel just posted recently to state that he was still around.

Whatever you decide works best is fine with me. Let's get into that city!

Regin Hardhammer · 07-01-2005, 07:59 AM

I edited my post so that Thoronmir is not gone but absent. He will rejoin us outside the gates of the city. I have also asked Abarzadan and Inzillomi to ride together.

Does this work

- Regin

06-30-2005, 08:12 AM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I'll ride double, if need be. I also just had the idea (conclusion?) that Inzi will need to be disguised. It just wouldn't fly to have the wife of an important political prisoner (both in disgrace) come riding into town. That said, she'll need a new "role" in the group, as it would be the most foolish thing ever to have a higher-up in the Faithful chain of command, so to speak, in the spot-light. Perhaps the well-disguised wife of one of the others? Thoronmir (welcome back Menel) is too well known to be paired with someone also very well known. Azar has a wife and kid. That leaves Abarza as a possible "husband". Or she could be a sister, or even maid, though maids doubtlessly wouldn't travel with a group of men. What do you guys think? __________________ peace

06-30-2005, 11:52 PM	#3
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Disguises Fea- I think wife or sister would be the best option, yes. Sister could work for either Azarmano or Abarzadan, if Inzi wants more choice in it. Although I think Inzi's being forced to play Abarzadan's wife could be very interesting, considering his 'ambiguous' role thus far. The interactions from that could be revealing. Menel, LMP- I think disguises would probably be the best course as well. Although they would want to be very inconspicuous disguises I would think, (low(er) class city residents perhaps?), and then try to get into the city in the middle of a crowd when they're less likely to be noticed? Priests are also an interesting idea, Menel. Since not a lot is given about the nature of the "cult", we would have a little leeway to work with their concealability. Sophe __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

06-30-2005, 11:59 PM	#4
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	My save is filled in. Let me know if all is okay. If not, I'm open to changes. I have us mounting up on horses but haven't said anything about a changed identity for the Lady. If someone wants to bring up that identity issue now, please go ahead. -Regin __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'" Last edited by Regin Hardhammer; 07-01-2005 at 12:25 AM.

07-01-2005, 07:02 AM	#5
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I'll take care of it, Regin. I think I'd like the confilct almost certainly to arise with Inzi playing Abarzadan's wife, if Him doesn't mind. I mean... if nothing else, they're going off to save Inzi's real husband, and upon sneaking out of the city, the true couple couldn't show any feelings except, perhaps, friendship. __________________ peace

07-01-2005, 07:06 AM	#6
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	How ironic. Abarzadan's father wanted him to go to Armenelos in order to find a wife. I guess he did, after all. The faked marriage makes sense, since Inzi has to ride double with someone anyway. One note, Regin. In your post you mention that Thoronmir is gone. Is he? Menel just posted recently to state that he was still around. Whatever you decide works best is fine with me. Let's get into that city! Last edited by Himaran; 07-01-2005 at 07:19 AM.

06-30-2005, 01:54 PM	#2
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm pretty sure Menel has exited the game. I see no signs to the contrary. Can someone tell me what the point is in carrying this (now) nonplayer character, writerless? Are we carrying him along just to have someone to kill off later? EDIT: Sorry, Menel, I somehow didn't see your post. Nevermind the above. Welcome back! EDIT #2: I like Menel's idea regarding disguises. I'm sure we can come up with something along those lines. Let's be creative, eh? Surely there's some reference toward Numenorean garb in the Legendarium? Last edited by littlemanpoet; 06-30-2005 at 01:59 PM.

07-01-2005, 07:59 AM	#7
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	I edited my post so that Thoronmir is not gone but absent. He will rejoin us outside the gates of the city. I have also asked Abarzadan and Inzillomi to ride together. Does this work - Regin __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'"

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